The official data lists 134 versions of the BMW M3 (1989–2027), in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.
At a glance
Years in the data
1989–2027
Markets
European Union, United Kingdom, France, United States, Canada
Engines
3.0 L to 4.0 L
Power
309 kW (420 PS) to 405 kW (551 PS)
Fuels
Petrol, Electric
Lowest consumption (United Kingdom)
8.3 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (France)
8.8 L/100 km (NEDC)
Lowest consumption (European Union)
9.7 L/100 km (WLTP)
New registrations in the EU
58,262
What is the BMW M3?
The BMW M3 is the high-performance member of the 3 Series family, developed by BMW M with a strong motorsport connection. Over its history it has appeared as a coupé, saloon and convertible. Since the F80 generation, the M3 has been a saloon; the related coupé and convertible carry the M4 name.
The first M3, the E30, was developed as a road-going homologation model for touring-car racing. Later generations broadened the car’s everyday role and brought new engine layouts, while keeping the M3 closely tied to BMW’s performance range.
M3 generations
The M3 generations are E30 (1986–1991), E36 (1992–1999), E46 (2000–2006), E90 (2007–2013; including E92 and E93 body codes), F80 (2014–2018) and G80 (2020 onward). The E30 was developed for touring-car homologation. The E36 brought the first M3 inline six and a broader everyday role; the E46 continued with a high-revving six-cylinder engine, while the E90 generation introduced a V8.
The F80 returned to a turbocharged inline six and marked the split between the M3 saloon and M4 coupé and convertible. The G80 continues with a 3.0-litre petrol engine in the listed UK and French versions.
Engines and power
Listed engine sizes span 3.0 to 4.4 litres in the EU and 2.3 to 4.0 litres in the US. The EU power range is 309 kW (420 PS) to 497 kW (676 PS). UK listings give 3.0-litre petrol versions with 390–405 kW (530–551 PS); French listings give 3.0-litre versions with 309–375 kW (420–510 PS).
Across its generations, the M3 has used four-cylinder, six-cylinder and V8 engines. The F80 and G80 generations use turbocharged six-cylinder engines.
How economical is the BMW M3?
The lowest listed consumption is 9.7 L/100 km in the EU under WLTP, 8.3 L/100 km in the UK under NEDC, and 8.8 L/100 km in France under NEDC. In the US, the lowest listed figure is 11.2 L/100 km under EPA testing, with a best combined rating of 21 MPG. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.4 L/100 km under the 5-cycle procedure.
These figures use different test procedures: WLTP and NEDC in Europe, EPA in the US and 5-cycle testing in Canada. EU registration figures span 2010 to 2025 and total 58,262 M3s.
Questions and answers
What are the BMW M3 generations?
The generations are E30 (1986–1991), E36 (1992–1999), E46 (2000–2006), E90 (2007–2013), F80 (2014–2018) and G80 (2020 onward).
What is the M3’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed value is 8.3 L/100 km in the UK under NEDC. Figures differ by market and test procedure.
What engine size does the M3 have?
Listed engine sizes range from 2.3 to 4.0 litres in the US and 3.0 to 4.4 litres in the EU, across different generations.
How much power does the M3 produce?
The EU figures span 309 kW (420 PS) to 497 kW (676 PS). UK listings give 390–405 kW (530–551 PS).
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
EU registrations
2025
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
10.3 L/100 km WLTP
233 g/km
4,760
2025
3.0 L
405 kW (551 PS)
Petrol
10.5 L/100 km WLTP
237 g/km
343
2025
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
10.0 L/100 km WLTP
224 g/km
322
2024–2025
3.0 L
353 kW (480 PS)
Petrol
10.1 L/100 km WLTP
229 g/km
123
2025
Electric motor
380 kW (517 PS)
Electric
–
0 g/km
39
2025
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
–
223 g/km
16
2025
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
–
197 g/km
15
2024
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
10.2 L/100 km WLTP
231 g/km
4,479
2024
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
10.3 L/100 km WLTP
232 g/km
2,092
2024
3.0 L
405 kW (551 PS)
Petrol
9.7 L/100 km WLTP
232 g/km
287
2024
3.0 L
405 kW (551 PS)
Petrol
–
–
18
2023
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
10.2 L/100 km WLTP
224 g/km
4,476
2023
3.0 L
405 kW (551 PS)
Petrol
10.3 L/100 km WLTP
233 g/km
394
2023
3.0 L
353 kW (480 PS)
Petrol
10.1 L/100 km WLTP
227 g/km
55
2023
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
–
–
23
2023
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
–
–
12
2022
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
10.0 L/100 km WLTP
228 g/km
2,294
2022
3.0 L
353 kW (480 PS)
Petrol
10.1 L/100 km WLTP
229 g/km
66
2022
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
–
–
23
2021
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
10.1 L/100 km WLTP
230 g/km
3,346
2021
3.0 L
353 kW (480 PS)
Petrol
10.3 L/100 km WLTP
237 g/km
158
2021
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
–
–
66
2020
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
–
234 g/km
124
2020
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
–
194 g/km
102
2020
3.0 L
331 kW (450 PS)
Petrol
–
194 g/km
34
2020
3.0 L
353 kW (480 PS)
Petrol
–
248 g/km
32
United Kingdom 9 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2025–2026M3 Competition M xDrive Saloon
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.2 L/100 km WLTP
227 g/km
2025–2026M3 Competition M xDrive Saloon
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.1 L/100 km WLTP
230 g/km
2025–2026M3 Competition M xDrive Touring
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.4 L/100 km WLTP
233 g/km
2025–2026M3 Competition M xDrive Touring
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.3 L/100 km WLTP
235 g/km
2026M3 Competition M xDrive Saloon
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.2 L/100 km WLTP
230 g/km
2026M3 Competition M xDrive Saloon
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.1 L/100 km WLTP
228 g/km
2026M3 Competition M xDrive Touring
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.4 L/100 km WLTP
235 g/km
2026M3 Competition M xDrive Touring
3.0 L
390 kW (530 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.3 L/100 km WLTP
234 g/km
2025–2026M3 CS Touring
3.0 L
405 kW (551 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
10.5 L/100 km WLTP
238 g/km
France 2 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2026M3 Competition
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
9.6 L/100 km WLTP
219 g/km
2026M3 Competition M xDrive
3.0 L
375 kW (510 PS)
Petrol
8-speed automatic
9.9 L/100 km WLTP
226 g/km
United States 5 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Drive
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2021–2027SIDI
3.0 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
Rear-wheel drive
19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA
293 g/km
2021–2027SIDI
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
Rear-wheel drive
19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA
292 g/km
2025–2027SIDI
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
All-wheel drive
18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA
296 g/km
2022–2024SIDI
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
All-wheel drive
18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA
296 g/km
2024SIDI
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
All-wheel drive
18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA
305 g/km
Canada 6 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
Years and version
Engine
Fuel
Gearbox
Consumption (combined)
CO₂
2022–2026Compact
3.0 L
Petrol
6-speed manual
12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle
293 g/km
2025–2026Compact
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle
296 g/km
2025Compact
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle
292 g/km
2022–2024Compact
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle
296 g/km
2024Compact
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle
305 g/km
2022Compact
3.0 L
Petrol
8-speed automatic
12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle
292 g/km
Versions outside these generations
European Union 3 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
Years and version
Engine
Power
Fuel
CO₂
EU registrations
2019
3.0 L
338 kW (460 PS)
Petrol
198 g/km
251
2019
3.0 L
331 kW (450 PS)
Petrol
194 g/km
102
2019
3.0 L
317 kW (431 PS)
Petrol
194 g/km
13
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.
